Junior Maintenance Mechanic 4th Shift

Junior Maintenance Mechanic in Mesa, AZ — $33.00–$40.00/hr DOE, 4th shift, temporary. Help maintain and repair CNC production equipment, including Swiss lathes.

THE BASICS
Pay: $33.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience
Shift: 4th shift, Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
Location: Mesa, AZ 85205 (on-site)
Type: Temp
Start: Interviewing now — immediate start available

ABOUT THE ROLE

Build practical maintenance skills while helping keep precision production equipment running.

Support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on CNC machines and Swiss-lathe systems under the maintenance team's direction. Work from technical instructions, document repairs, and coordinate with production when equipment needs attention.

This schedule runs overnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Expect hands-on work around machine components and maintenance access points, with equipment isolation and lockout/tagout required before service.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance on CNC equipment and Swiss-lathe systems
• Assist with diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems
• Help complete repairs, machine adjustments, setups, and changeovers under team direction
• Read equipment manuals and technical instructions for assigned tasks
• Create, update, and close work orders with parts used and repair status
• Track spare parts and consumables and report supply needs
• Communicate equipment status to production and report recurring failures
• Follow lockout/tagout and plant safety procedures during maintenance

WHAT YOU NEED

• At least 2 years of maintenance, mechanical, or technical experience in manufacturing or industry, or equivalent trade-school, military, or vocational training
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools safely
• Ability to understand basic technical documents and work instructions
• Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance records
• Basic measurement and math skills
• Availability for Friday–Sunday overnight shifts, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM

NICE TO HAVE

• CNC or Swiss-lathe maintenance exposure
• Preventive maintenance and CMMS experience
• Electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic troubleshooting exposure
• Experience using calipers and micrometers
• MIG welding experience

WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE FLAG

• Weekly pay, every Friday — direct deposit or pay card
• Medical benefits available to eligible contractors
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Referral bonuses — get paid when you bring in good people
• A recruiter who actually answers — you get a direct line, not a call center

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach to access equipment safely, and use hands and arms to handle tools, parts, and maintenance supplies. Specific lifting and access demands will be reviewed before placement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Production and maintenance areas around CNC machinery, moving equipment, tools, machine fluids, and industrial noise. PPE is required and provided, and all plant safety procedures apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Hit Apply and a FLAG recruiter will review your background within one business day. If you're a fit, we'll call you to talk through the work, the shift, and the pay before anything gets submitted to the client — no surprises.

Questions first? Call 562-242-7655 or email inquiries@flag-solutions.com.

ABOUT FLAG SOLUTIONS

FLAG Solutions is a Southern California staffing firm with offices in Fullerton and Long Beach, specializing in skilled manufacturing and professional placement across aerospace and defense, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics.

FLAG Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay scale stated above is the range FLAG Solutions in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable fair chance laws and ordinances.

FLAG Solutions is the employer of record for this position.